assay 2verbdomain: v societyPrinceton WordNet [ver.3.1]EnglishDefinitionmake an effort or attemptReport errorPath to highest hypernymMorphologySynset graphExamples1.The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps2.He sought to improve himself3.He tried to shake off his fears4.The police attempted to stop the thief5.She always seeks to do good in the worldSynonymstry 1seek 3attempt 1essay 1